Internships

Carey’s Internship programme is aimed at training reflective practitioners for Christian ministry in a local church, mission or vocational setting.

The Carey Internship Model is based on four Key Relationships:

The Intern

The Church/Organisation

The Supervisor

Carey Baptist College

It Provides:

Intentional ministry and leadership development in a vocational setting

Degree level study in Bible, Theology, Mission and Ministry

Supervision and mentoring by experienced practitioners

Support and feedback from Carey’s Coordinator of Field Education

It involves:

Practical ministry experience and reflection on that experience

Development of skills for the art of ministry

Guided learning for the integration of theology, ministry and leadership

A facilitated peer group to journey with

What do I need?

A strong sense of call to train towards ministry vocation, or in an existing ministry vocation

A church/organisation committed to your development and training

An experienced and trained supervisor and mentor approved by Carey

Enrolment in a Carey academic programme

Approval of your intended study programme, ministry involvement and supervisor/mentor from Carey’s Coordinator of Field Education

Normally Internships are undertaken full-time over 3 years. Only in exceptional circumstances, and with the permission of the Coordinator of Field Education, can an Internship be considered on a part-time basis.